Manila, Aug. 9 -- Eight people have died while one is reported missing as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), together with tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, continue to affect several parts of the country, according to the latest government report Sunday.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the fatalities, all still for validation, included two in Rizal due to a rockslide, two in Batangas due to drowning and electrocution, two in Benguet due to landslides, and two in La Union due to electrocution and drowning.

The agency also reported seven injured persons in Benguet due to landslides and a vehicular accident. One person in Batangas was reported missing.

As of 6 p.m. Sunday, about 124,000 ...